3 dead, 15 injured in New Mexico shooting, police say

A shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico, left three dead and 15 injured, according to the Las Cruces Police Department’s Facebook page. Authorities say two of the deceased were 19 years old and one was 16 years old, while the ages of those injured ranges from 16 to 36.

Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story told reporters that there was an unsanctioned car show in Young Park prior to the shooting, which he says has been a problem in the past. Story also noted that the crime scene is “huge” and has “a lot of moving parts.”

“The investigation so far reveals that there was an altercation between two groups of people and that altercation escalated to gunfire between both groups,” Story said. The police chief vowed his officers would find the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

At the same news conference, Fire Chief Michael Daniels told reporters that there were a total of 18 victims, including three deceased. According to Daniels, four victims have been treated and released, while seven others were sent to El Paso for further treatment. The status of the other four injured is still unknown.

A crew from KTSM, a local NBC affiliate, reportedly spoke with a family who believed one of their relatives was possibly killed in the shooting, though that has not been confirmed.

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Story appeared to slam New Mexico’s policies and said, “This horrendous, senseless act is a reminder of the blatant disregard people in New Mexico have for the rule of law and order. It’s also a reminder of just the utter lack of fear of accountability in New Mexico.”

The shooting occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Friday in a park in the city. Police have not made any arrests, but say that they are “actively following multiple leads.” Story said that police are unsure of exactly how many firearms were used in the incident, but they are confident that there was more than one.

Members of the public with information have been urged to come forward and those with videos of the incident have been asked to upload it to this secure website: https://lascrucespdnm.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-030254 

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Police have shut down roads near Young Park as they investigate the incident. They are receiving assistance from the New Mexico State Police, the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

“We need to stand strong. We need to come together. So, please help us to heal and join me in my thoughts and prayers for the families and those lives that have been lost,” Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez told reporters during the Saturday news conference.

Las Cruces City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem Johana Bencomo wrote about the shooting on her Instagram.

Las Cruces police vehicle with its emergency lights on.

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“As with all acts of gun violence in our city and beyond, my heart is broken for the victims and the families impacted. This was a heinous act of violence that will leave our city mourning,” Bencomo wrote. “The next few days will be heavy and chaotic but we must focus on supporting those directly impacted and their families.”

Bencomo also urged the public to refrain from spreading misinformation and rumors, advising them to “be thoughtful in what you share or repeat.”